The Illinois State
Police is a full service law enforcement agency who offers career opportunities
in areas such as the Divisions of Operations, Forensic Services, Internal
Investigation and Administration.

Since its inception,
the Illinois State Police has fostered and served with a reputation of
Integrity, Service and Pride. Illinois State Police functions include protecting
life and property, enforcing both criminal laws and motor vehicle safety laws,
responding to emergencies and disasters and providing a myriad of diverse
specialized services to both the public and the criminal justice community.

Requirements:

Never been convicted of
a felony

United States citizen

Valid driver's license

Willing to accept assignment anywhere
in the state

Education: Bachelor's Degree

If a Bachelor's Degree
has not been obtained, we will accept:

Associates of Applied Science-Law
Enforcement only

Associate of Arts Degree

Associate of Science Degree

60 semester quarter hours core course
work

AND

Meet one of the
following experience requirements:

Three years continuous, full-time
service as a sworn police officer with the same police agency

Three consecutive years of active
military duty

Education Requirement
is waived if you meet one of the following and can prove so on a certified
DD214:

Has served 3 years of full active and
continuous military duty and received an honorable discharge

Has served in a combat mission by
proof of hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay during deployment on active
duty

Has been honorably discharged by US
Armed Forces, or5 are active members of the Illinois National Guard or a reserve
component of the US Armed forces, and who has been awarded a Southwest Asia
Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan
Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal or Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary
Medal